LSU's Curtis Thompson, a two-time Dixie Amateur champion from Coral Springs, Fla., is fourth after a 3-under 67, which included an eagle on the par-5 14th.

Six players sit tied for fifth place, three strokes back. Nine players are within three shots of the lead and seven more within four shots entering Round 2 of the 72-hole stroke-play championship on the classic Alister MacKenzie design.

The field of 84 is selected from applicants based on handicap, participation in amateur golf events and record in previous Palmetto Amateurs and other amateur tournaments.

Bill Walbert couldn't make his qualifier for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. Luckily, his partner Brent Grant shot 9-under 63 playing his own ball to earn the pair a trip to The Olympic Club next year.

Teen qualifies for U.S. Am Four-Ball without partner

Brent Grant, 18, qualified for the 2015 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship without his partner.
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At Royal Melbourne Golf Club, a handful of Australians are taking advantage of having the Asia-Pacific Amateur move south to their homeland. Two Aussies lead the field, and five more are T-11 or better.